'But why do you want me? I mean, what am I? Ask yourself that.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character questions their own identity and purpose in a dialogue.
- In plain terms
- He asked why he was wanted and questioned his identity.
- What can you take from it?
- Questioning self leads to self-awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you ask yourself?
- Why do you matter?
Another view
Questions do not always have answers.
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